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The Norwegian Football Federation has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, deepening the pressure on the world football governing body’s embattled leader.
NFF president Lise Klaveness announced the decision on Friday, saying Infantino no longer commands the institutional confidence required to lead FIFA.
“He does not have the institutional trust required to lead FIFA in a stable manner in the current climate. There is no turning back for Gianni Infantino,” Klaveness told reporters.
“We are going to ask the FIFA president to resign now,” she added, a day after the Norwegian federation’s governing bodies met to consider the future of the FIFA president.
Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, is seeking a fourth and final term when the presidential election is held next March.
The Italian-Swiss lawyer is currently the only declared candidate and must secure a majority of FIFA’s 211 member votes to retain the presidency. Candidates have until November 18 to declare their intention to contest.
The latest challenge to Infantino’s leadership comes amid growing opposition following the collapse of his controversial plan to open FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors.
The proposal, which emerged last week, triggered strong criticism within international football, with several football authorities questioning the manner in which the plan was developed and the lack of consultation.
Norway has been among Infantino’s most persistent critics in recent years, with Klaveness repeatedly challenging the FIFA leadership over governance and transparency issues.
The Norwegian federation’s decision adds to the mounting political pressure on Infantino ahead of the 2027 election and further exposes the divisions within global football over his leadership.
